Neymar suffered a right ankle collateral ligament injury in the first match of the World Cup for Brazil, accompanied by bone marrow edema, and has been ironclad in the second round of the group stage between Brazil and Switzerland in the early hours of tomorrow morning Beijing time. However, according to Brazilian media UOL, Neymar is currently recovering well and can walk normally, and the current preferred plan is still to return to the World Cup 1/8 final.
Neymar was forced to go off with an ankle injury in the first round against Serbia. He was fouled nine times in this match, a record for the number of fouls in a single game since the start of the World Cup in Qatar. After the match, Neymar's ankle swelled, which was a big reason why he could not continue to compete.
However, according to Neymar's Brazilian team-mate Marquinhos at Paris Saint-Germain: "After being tested and treated, Neymar slept directly in the physiotherapy room, where he was treated 24 hours a day. It shows how much he wants to come back to us. ”
Moreover, the "Brazilian football brother" wore a high-tech physiotherapy shoe to assist in the treatment, and the injury has been greatly relieved, and the ankle has been swollen. If his return exceeds expectations, an early comeback in the final round of the group stage against Cameroon cannot be ruled out. Brazilian media UOL reported that due to the optimistic situation of Brazil's qualification after beating Serbia, the team may not risk Neymar's premature comeback, and his appearance in the 1/8 final is still the most likely scenario.
Neymar was injured against Serbia, according to IC photo
Because Neymar previously publicly "sided" with the current general Bolsonaro in the 2022 Brazilian general election, Brazilians who support another presidential candidate, Lula, are quite unhappy with him. After Neymar's injury, he also received cynicism from some fans from Brazil. However, Brazilian legend Ronaldo recently published an open letter on social media, in which he supported Neymar and sent him support and blessings and support.
"I'm pretty sure that most Brazilians admire you and love you, just like me... What you have achieved also requires facing too much jealousy and malice, and they will celebrate because of your injury, what is wrong with the world? Is that our message to the younger generation? For this kind of behavior, many people will stand up against it. The words I am writing to you today are the most powerful response to verbal violence: return with a stronger gesture! With a thirst for goals! ”
Red Star News reporter Jiang Shan
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